What is a T-pose model sheet?

What is a T-pose model sheet?

The T-pose is not a pose that comes from within the character. It’s a pose forced upon him for technical and reference reasons not a pose your character would ever get into. T-pose model sheets shall be the one and only exception, where you as an animator are ever allowed to do such a thing!

What if the T-pose is not enough?

If the T-pose is not enough to depict a character detail, make a model sheet just for that detail (e.g. the clothing, the hand, a special kind of bend,…) But most importantly: As we previously established, the T-pose is just a blueprint for constructing the physical anatomy of the character.

Why do I need a character in T-pose?

There are several possibilities where you need a character in T-pose: – In model sheets they serve as a reference for construction – a blueprint. Have you ever seen the blueprint of a house? It has no colors, lots of numbers and annotations and doesn’t look remotely as good as a photo of the finished house. It’s similar here.

What is the purpose of the stiff T shape?

The stiff T shape is chosen to not distract from the visual construction of the character, it comes with additional info when necessary. Furthermore, symmetry speeds up the modeller’s task, the limbs are more accessible for the rigger. It’s a only a preliminary step in the assembly line.